MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS (HONDA BIKE)

TAPPET ADJUSTMENT

 

    The inspection and adjustment must be performed while the engine is cold.

1)    Unscrew the two 8mm seat mounting bolts and remove the seat.

2)    Remove the fuel tank.

3)    Unscrew and remove the tappet hole caps.

4)    Remove the dynamo cover.

5)    Turn the crankshaft so that the "T" (timing) mark aligns with index mark on the stator                and the piston is in the compression stroke can be determined by feeling rocker arms for         clearance. 

6)    Check tappet clearance with a thickness gauge and if it necessary to adjust, loosen the                lock nut and adjust the tappet adjust screw.

Tappet clearance: Intake         0.05mm (0.002 in.)

                              Exhaust     0.05mm (0.002 in.)    

When tightening the lock nut, exercise care so that the tappet clearance will not be disturbed. Recheck the tappet clearance.

1) lock nut
2)tappet adjustment scrw
3)thickness gauge

tappet adjustment